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SV09 XZA

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,662 mi
Last recorded77,662 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 XZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 77,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,675 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,248 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 42,243 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are verrrrry close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,019 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges but still legal

Fail 26 Sep 2018 36,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect MT.?? (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges but still legal

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel level low at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,336 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 27,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid had no water in reservoir when presented (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,815 miles

tyre pressure warning light stays on

Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,495 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 14,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,454 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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SV09 XZA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV09 XZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV09 XZA registered?

SV09 XZA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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